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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-01-27
LONDONDERRY.

Dea, Henry Dodge, is on the
sick list.
DR. Gibson of Chester visited
Harrison Abbot professionally las
Saturday.
1t is said that p. r. Holt will
soon move back to this place from
So. Londonderry.
Mrs. Johnson, mother of the
Johnson Brothers, is quite sick, She
is boarding with Mr.. and Mrs. Asa
Howe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fisk Howard, OF
Chelmsford, Mass, formerly of this
town, buried their only son last
week, He was a smart, promising
young man, IS, years of age, and
his death must prove heavy blow
to his parents and sister, who have
the sincere sympathy of friends in
this vicinity in their sad affliction.
The Manchester stage left this
place for Manchester, Monday,
Jan. 18TH, and on account of the
fearful storm and bad travelling,
was unable to return till Friday,
Jan. 2Ist., when it came in, took
the mail, and returned to Manches-
ter the same day, in order to make
the regular trip Saturday.
No mail was received at this
place after Tuesday morning, until
Wednesday night, last week.
The free Entertainment which
was given by the Ladies at Union
hall, Wednesday evening, Jan. 10TH,
was well attended, considering the
state of the weather, and the bad
condition Of the roads, which were
impossible in many places. 1t was
said to be an enjoyable affair, and
highly appreciated by those who
had the pleasure of attending. The
amusements were varied and pleas
ing, amoung other things, little Miss
Gertie Hayward favored the audi
ence with a cunning song, which
was charmingly rendered. Mr.. Tar
bell, teacher of the district school
at this place, and Mr.. Slack, teach
er of the school district No. 1, and
also Ernest Gibson, gave some very
fine destinations, which were high
ly enjoyed. The merry company
then tripped tie light fantastic to
delicious music, which was kindly
furnished without money and
without price, by D. w. Parker,
DIR. w. r. Woodward, L. S. Rich
ardson, Gilbert Parker, and H. A.
Hayward.
Mrs. w. r. Woodward was on
the sick list last week, but is now
more comfortable.
Corydan Waite has been quite
sick with quinsey sore in his
throat, bnt is now improving.
Last Saturday, was busy day in
this vicinity, the heavy storms, and
bad travelling during the week, had
kept the people at home mostly,
and as the roads became passible,
the weather mild and pleasant, they
all started ont on business or pleas
ure. Teams were, constantly pass
ing through the day and evening
we noticed twelve double teams,
and the single teams were innumer.
able. What can be more changeable
than the weather is at this time to.
day Monday, there has been a heavy
rain fall, and now it is showing fiji.
riously. COUSIN NELL.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-01-27
BONNEVILLE,

The Bondville dramatic club will
give an entertainment at the town
hall Thursday eve, Fed. 3d., when
they will present the drama, "My
Brothers Keeper" and the laughable
farce, "Sarah's Young Man."
Where they feed you well and
charge but little is at the Vendome
Dining Rooms, Brattleboro.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-01-27
LOCAL SUMMARY.

Extra copies of the SITTER can b.
obtained at Winchester's.
Mr.. P, r. Holt is preparing tc
move to Weston Island, and will
carry on his fathers farm.
Miss Alice Walker, who has been
reported as entirely we'll, had anoth'
err one of her cataleptic sleeps last
week, but we understand was well
enough to start from Ludlow las,
Monday, with her father, for Chica-
go.
Mr.. Washington Brooks died last
Monday at the age of 81. Mr..
Brooks was longtime resident Of
this town and an esteemed citizen.
Mr.. lanes Hoy, who has been al
work at Leomister, Mass, will re-
move his family to that place in a
few days.
A break in railroad communities
ton with Brattleboro occurred last
Monday, and no trains reached this
place on that day, nor since, though
it is expected that the passenger
train will come in tonight. The
thaw that set in Saturday and lasted
until Monday broke the river up to
a point little below West Towns
bend where it badly damned throw
ing the main body of the river a.
cross the railroad track, covering it
for distance of nearly 100 rods. 1t
is not thought that the track is much
washed.
A very pleasant party attended
the dance at the rink Friday even
ing. The next, and last assembly of
the season, will be held next week
Friday evening, and large com.
pany will no doubt, be present
Music: Wales Band.
Mr.. Charlie Hoskins, who has
been at work for some time at Glens
Falls, N. Y, is visiting his paren is
here. He will leave in few days
for Massachusetts,, where he expects
to find employment.
Two more ofour citizens are about
to leave us in search of employ
ment, w. w. Pierce and Martin
Hoskins. Mr.. Pierce goes to Leon
mister and Mr.. Hoskins to Gardner,
Mass.
One of the pleasant little episodes
of life came off Friday evening at
the residence of Mr.. c. D. Farnum.
1t seems that some one discovered
that it was the twenty-sixth mar
rage anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs.
Farnum. Word was passed around
and about 50 of their friends and
neighbors called in during the even
ing, taking them completely by sur
prise, as they had not received
hint of the matter. Refreshments
were carried by the friends and a
jolly time was had throughout the
evening. Before separating the COM
pany presented their hosts with a
handsome purse and many good
wishes for their future happiness.
Smith and Holden are cutting down
prices fearfully. Go and see.
Since West River is to be made navi-
gable farms on its banksare depreciating
in value, owing to the fears entertained
of the ravages of the sea serpent. And
those who have pitched their tents on
the hills are rejoicing. So goes the
world.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-01-27
Slightly Sarcastic.

The Lyon Medical says that Professor
Malsaigne is much dreaded by students
on account of his irony at examinations.
One day he was discussing some obscure
points in Students thesis, and the can
didate replied almost at random: Now
sir" exclaimed the irate examiner, ''caI
you tell me what to create means =
s.Create,1 stammered the youth 81
means to make something out of nothing
-That's good, sir" said Malgaigne; Nv
will now make you Doctor"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-01-27
ANDOVER,

Mrs. Putnam Peabody died last
Sunday, aged 81 years. About two
months ago daughter was buried
and another daughter is now very
sick.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-01-27
FOR SALE

One nice Jersey farrow COW, one
New Cutter, will be sold cheap.
Now is your chance to get a good
bargain. G. Reed.
Londonderry, Vt.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-01-27

Making Good Housekeepers.
Miss Bentley gave an exhibition OF her
garden pupils yesterday afternoon. The
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-05-28
SALINE VALLEY sLAsEEs.
NORTH OF WA.

NORTH OF WA-KEENEY, May 26.
Fine growing weather, and the corn is
enjoying it.
The corn crop along the Saline this
season will reach double that of last
year.
The M. E. minister of Wa-Keeney de-
ivered very instructive sermon last
Sabbath at the school house.
J. P. Smith is running large herd
along the Saline this season. Being one
of the early settlers, be ought to know
how to herd cattle by this time.
Three weeks ago Mrs. E. B. Cook, with
the help of a dog, killed very large rat
tlesnake close to their house. She had
been here just one year, and that was the
first snake of the kind she had seen.
Mr. and Mrs. Galloway invited some of
their neighbors and friends Wednesday
evening to partake of Strawberries and
ice cream. The Strawberries were deli
cious, to say nothing of the ice cream.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-05-28
w. G. IT. u. WORKERS.
Proceedings Of Their Recent Meet
ing in Wa-Keeney.

The workers of the w. G. T. o. of.Tre.
go county met at the M. E. church Oh
Friday, May 20, at 2 P. NJ, to effect a
county organization, Clara B. Whistler
our county president, presiding. Ada
| W. Unruh was appointed secretary of the
meeting.
After devotional exercises, the consti
tuition for auxiliary organizations was
read and accepted.
Mrs. Mary G. Walker was elected pres.
ident; Mrs. S. E. Shorthill, secretary
and Mrs. - McCreary, treasurer.
and Mrs. Sue Marshall were appointed a
committee on resolutions.
Papers upon the following subjects
were read and discussed:
Literature, Mrs. A. l.. Fuson; Ways
and Means, Mrs. Marshall; Press Work,
Miss Sticlney; Juvenile Work, Mrs. Car
son; Social Purity, Mrs. Beavers; Evan
gelistic Work, Mrs. M. E. Griffith.
The following resolutions were read
and adopted:
Resol0ed, That the W. G. T. q. of Ire
60 county, in convention assembled, re-
turn thanks to Almighty God for the
work that has been accomplished, through
the use of the ballot, for God and home.
Resolved, That we urge upon women
everywhere the necessity of thorough Or
ganization at times of municipal and
school elections.
ResolUed, That we extend earnest thanks
to the Kansas Legislators for having
placed in our hands the municipal ballot
as a weapon to WELD against the sins and
snares surrounding our homes. Also
that we justify their faith in us by pray
ing for divine guidance in regard to the
exercise of our franchise, that we may be
enabled to carry our religion zfSibly into
all our political work.
Resolved, That we recognize in billiards
an enemy to morality, and we petition
their power for their suppression.
ard of purity continually before the peo-
pie, asking both men and women to as
sist us in this important work.
Resolved, That we appret late the able
work that Mrs. M. E. Griffith has been
doing In our midst.
Resolved, That we extend thanks for
the use of the M. E. church during the
sessions of our convention.
Resolved, That we appreciate the work
Of Mrs. Carson, the superintendent of the
juvenile work in this place, and urge
upon all local unions the vigorous prose-
cution of this work.
Mrs. BELLE OSBORN.
Mrs. ADA UNRUH.
Mrs. SUE MARSHALL.
The convention adjourned without day.
ADA w. UNRUH, Secretary.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-05-28

Blackwill's mill was visited also. The
lightning ran down the stove-pipe, turned
the small stove around and gave Mr.
Blackwili's two sons touch OF Its power.
During the storm v. Zavodsky lost a
valuable colt, which was picketed not lar
from the railroad track, and which was
found dead afterward, but whether from
being struck by lightning or breaking Its
neck from fright is undecided. Crops
we're not as badly damaged as was ex-
pected, owing probably to the hail
descending SO PRECAUTIONARY.
MEMORIAL DAY ARRANGEMENTS.
Ccllyer Post and Corps met in joint
session last Saturday, to further arrange
for Memorial Day. At previous meet
ing an invitation had been extended to
| the Buffalo Park Post and their ladies to
join with Collyer comrades on that day.
! By unanimous vote it was decided to
entertain the guests to dinner at the
Post and Corps Hall, and all members OF
Collyer Post and Corps are requested to
donate refreshments, as also to assist on
the Saturday previous in decorating the
hall ALI persons who can bring wild
flowers or loan house plants for the occa-
sion will please consider themselves
especially invited to do SO on Monday, as
also to attend and do honor to our fallen
brave.
Chairman Sperry, Mrs. A. Martin and
Mrs. G.. W. Kessler, of the committee on
program, prepared the following as the
order of exercises for the day-Monday,
May 30:
Forming of procession at the hall at Pm CON-
mander S. c. Robb, master of ceremonies
March to cemetery, where the Post will conduct
ritual services and the choir viii render lode to
the Braves and America"
Return march to hall.
EXERCISES At HALL.
Song-"Colurnbia, the Gem of the Ocean,
prayer. feN. d. y. Eluot1
Address OF welcome. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS u RoDD
Solo and chorus Miss 0. league end Choir
Memorial services -..................By g. A. r.
Reading, christmas at Andersonville
Miss g. T. Stickney
Solo and Chorus, Don't Forget Me When I'm
Gone" ...............M Miss. d. Martin and Choir
Address Key. d. =. A. Meller
Reading "Cover Them Over" -. Rev. J. C. Elliott
Chorus, America. ................. ............
Reception Committee. - Messrs. S. G.
Robb, A. G. Lord and Mesdames A. Mar
tin and N Siebert.
w c.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-05-28
r. r. Fire Guards for 1887.

The two lines of blowing the whole of
the distance through Trego county will
be done this season by Pearson Bros, of
Ellis. In other words, we see, by the FL
lis Headlight, that they have been award
ed the contract for blowing the fire
guards from Wilson, Kansas, to Denver,
Colorado. They are to pillow six burrows
on each side of the track. They. expect
to start on the job in few days.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-05-28
IN THREE COUNTIES.

10000 acres fine farm lands for sale in
Scott, Trego and Ness counties. Terms
to suit purchaser. Write or call on
Wetherbee & Morgan, at Ness City or
Wa-Keeney.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-05-28
TREGO COUNTY TRkCINGS.
Served up by the Worlds RustIing
Reporters.
COLLYER CARVINGS.

o. p. RAILROAD TINE rABI
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-07
The Lee Monument.
The State OF yesterday says

lDe Stutc % ytStoIuay says.
"Not because he is Yirginian, but
because be is the artist best qualified
for the work, Valentine should be COM
missioned as the sculptor for the Lee
monument.
"This is o subject in which Virgin
JAMS ere deeply interested, aud the CON-
mittee having the selection OF the artist
cannot afford to make mistake. A
great mistake it would be IL under the
circumstances the contract were to go
abroad"
Exactly for no foreign artist could
give US LEE. We had thought the ex-
pericrce OF the committee with models
from abroad had fully demonstrated
that fact. The way to solve the LEE
monument problem TO the satisfaction
OF tho public and in keeping with the
demands of high art is to give vALEN-
III the order. In saying this we voice
poLuiar sentiment and reflect the judy
mt ut OF those who as art critics are en-
tirely>competent to speak. A commits
sion to VALENTINE 10 execute the work
would mean a monument OF which not
only the South. but the art world, would
be proud. This is guaranteed by VAL
ESrIsz's reputation, his training, and
what be has already accomplished,
aside from the fact that Of all men he
ecrld least afford TO fail.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-07
CURING A COUCH.


when yen have cough ~ 10 simply natures
warning that some OF the organs OF the syssom
nro nos properly performing their work. In
most cases Il VIII DO found 70 be- tho liver
When ths liver or kidneys, or perhaps both. fai'
10 properly perform their oxcrotory. functions,
il IL done In part by the mucous membrane
This sends discharge Of mucous or phiegm
into tho throat, lungs, and bowels; constipation
follows, and tho phIegrn, which should be eioct'
cd. remains until IL Ia absorbed, thus poisoning
tho system. A dry cough Ia symptom OF q
disordcrod liver. A physicians statement;
.ln the treatment OF lung. and bronchial-ds.
eases the liver Is often implicated 10 such az
extent thata hepa.ic remedy becomes neces-
sary In ofecting cure Of the lungs In inc
treatment Of such cases prescribe SIMMONS
LIVER REGULATOR, prepared by J. II. Zeilin &
Co, with entire satisfaction. End thss IL acts
mildly but effectually In regulating tho secro-
tons OF tho liver, kidneys, and bowels.
az. l. sTrrnBSsos, Nd,
up 7-Thtwlsa&Tu "0Vensboro, Ny
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-07

of making money. Failing to acquire
means as a writer, he became vetcri-
nary surgeon. only to give mp his prac-
tice in disgust after short trial.
Several years ago he became addicted
| TO the use OF morphine, aud his wife, q
beautiful and well-educated woman, fell
into the same habit They had no
children. and they lived In boarding
houses. avoiding wealthy and in
fuential friends. Recently Mr.. Fair
field wrote chiefly for the Sunday
Mercury and the Albany argus.
His brother gave him money fire.
quently, and sried in vain to induce
him to quit the use Of morphine. For
more than a year Mr.. Fairfield and his
wife bad boarded at No. "a Stuyvesant
street. During March they paid no.
thing for their board. ALI the money
they could get was spent for morphine,
and their landlady was put off with
promises. On Monday week ago Mr..
Fairfield told his brother that Mrs. Fair
field was sick at the house OF friend
in Morrisiana.
On Wednesday Fairfield went TO his
brothers law Office in the Tribune
building and asked for more money.
He looked so much like tramp that
his brother bought him some new
clothing. AS he said he did not care
to go where his wife was, his brother
took him to the Southern Board
ing House, believing that Mrs. Fair
field was in Morrisania. Mr.. Fair
field failed rapidly at the board
iDg-house. Every. day when his
brother visited dim he begged piteous-
ly for morphine. On Friday Mrs
Fairfield, who had been in similar
condition, died in Stuyvesant street.
A number of bottles which had con-
tanned morphine were found in her
room, and it was at first supposed that
she had committed suicide. In the
absence OF her husband no one
could tell il she had any relatives,
and coroner had her body re-
moved to the Morgue. Mr.. Fairfield
was visited by his brother on Sunday
night, and he continued to ask for NOR
phine. He was ignorant of his wife's
death and did not speak of her. AT 8
A. Nj. yesterday he was found dead in
bed. While his brother was arranging
for the removal of his body TO Connec-
tiCut he first learned that Mrs. Fairfield
WIS dead also.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-07
VICTIMS OF MORPHINE.
Sad End OF u Talented Man aud wife
VINO Began Lif&wifh Great
prOmise.

EEOsisAScs
Francis Gerry Fairfield, clergyman,
journalist, author of work on spirit
ualism, and veterinary surgeon, died
early yesterday in the Southern Board
ing House, at Forty-second street and
Third avenue, New York, from the
effects of the opium habit. While be
was on his death-bed, his wife Jo-
sephine, daughter of Judge Griswold,
OF the United States District Court.
and sister-in-law Of Bret Harte, died
from the same cause in the boarding.
house No. ~ Stuyvesant street, and her
BODY WAS sent to the Morgue. He did
not know OF her death, and. their rela-
tives were net aware OF it until her body
had been sent to the Potter's field for
burial. Ex-Judge Samuel j.. Fairfield,
OF No. 3lG Lexington avenue, brother
OF the dead man, made arrangements
yesterday to remove Nh. Fairield's
tody to his plother's home, in Stafford
Springs, Conn.
Mr.. Fairfield was educated at pri-
vatc school in Massachusetts,, at the
Getty sburg University, and at Lu-
theran theological seminary. Before
he was Of age he was placed in charge
of o Lutheran church at Waterloo. N.
Y. After year or two OF preaching
he engaged to assist N. p. Willis in the
editorial management OF the Home
Journal. Later he was writer for
the Daily Ncps and correspondent
for the Herald. He was in Mexico at
the time Of Maximilian's execution and
wrote an account OF il rs an eye-wit-
ness. After his return TO New York he
was space writer for several news
papers. He. also wrote poems and
short stories for magazines, investi-
gated spirituAlism, and studied medi-
elmo and scientific subjects. His learn
ing was said 70 DO extensive, but he did
not turn Il 10 much account IN the way
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-07
In Tow, and Hamlet

the seeds Of intermittent and bilious remit
tent fever terminate and bear evil fruit Nc
community has altogether escaped It, In pop
ulous wards Of large cities bad sewage Causes
IL, and in their suburbs stegnant pools in
sunken lots breed Il. There IL at once q rome
dy and q means OF prevention. It's name il
Hos,etter's Stomach Bitters. which is, without
persdve3ture, the most potent antidoto in ex-
istence TO the malsrisl virus Fortified with
this Incompatible, saving specific, mlasmatic
influences may be encountered with absolute
impunity. Disorders OF tho stomach. liver,
and bowels, begotten by miasma-tainted wa
ter, or any other cause, succumb TO the bone
hcent corrective PANIED, and rheumatic, kid
ney. and bladder troubles arc surely remoya-
BILE by its use when IL Is given persistent trial
ap 7-Th(w)Sa&Tu
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-07

Constitution is true. In respect Of that
matter she needs stirring up badly.
However we sec no reason why Rhode
Island should not elect her Governor
and other State officers in the spring.
On the contrary, there seems to eevery
reason why she shosld do so. Were she
to elect them al tho same time the big
States elect theirs, who would ever hear
of her?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-07

SYRACUSE, N. Y, April 5.-While
workmen were excavating for the walls
of the Kennedy Building in west Water
street at 10 o'clock this morning cave
in occurred, burying four men. One
was removed after lapse of forty-five
minutes dead. Three times the rescuers
reached him when fresh earth tumbled
down and buried him again. The other
three were taken ont alive but seriously
hurt, but their injuries are not fatal.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-07

The results of the municipal cleo
tons held in Chicago on Tuesday were
extremely gratifying TO all lovers OF
good government. Somehow the i'm
precision had gene abroad that perhaps
half the population of that city we're
socialists, anarchists, dangerous cranks,
&c. Thirty thousand majority for the
Republican candidate for mayor ought
to settle it tina! Chicago is as safe as
New York.